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Show - 151 - night of the surprise attack on the village to the South?" "Yes, how well I remember." "She is a member of that neonle. I saw her eyes through the firelight that night, and I could not brush her from my thoughts. I have made the voyage to the South several times to visit x^ith her." "Is it not dangerous?" asked Ruruku, showing his excitement. "Yes, it is. But to me it is well worth the risk. Would you like to go with me and meet her? Her name is Moana, after the Mist Maiden. I think you will like her, my brother." "Oh, yes, Yes, indeed. I would like very much to go with you." Marama, the moon, was round and brilliant when they pushed, their canoe into the Sea of Kiwa. They soon felt the power of the sea god, Tangaroa, as his waves began to lift the canoe higher, then down between the massive swells. The exhilarating wind whinned snrav into the faces of the youthful adventurers. Thev talked little during the night, but shared a ^uiet ex- |